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Liberty Flames vs. UAB Blazers: 2021 Week 5 Recap

Flames defeat Blazers 36–12 in Week 5

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Liberty Flames vs. UAB Blazers (Week 5).

Liberty Flames 36 5-1 Winner
Final 36–12
UAB Blazers 12 4-2
Winner
Liberty Flames
Final score
36–12
Halftime
Liberty Flames 3–3 UAB Blazers
Top passer
Malik Willis

Top CFB performers · Flames

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Quick answer

Liberty Flames defeated UAB Blazers 36–12 in Week 5, 2021. Final score: Liberty Flames 36, UAB Blazers 12.

Game summary

Liberty Flames rolled past UAB Blazers 36–12 in Week 5 of the 2021 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Malik Willis (2335) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.40 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Malik Willis — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: CJ Daniels — 2 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Liberty Flames03181236
UAB Blazers300612

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

LIBLiberty Flames
UABUAB Blazers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. UAB
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Matt Quinn 37 yd FG GOOD

  2. LIB
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-3

    Brayden Beck 21 yd FG GOOD

  3. LIB
    Q3TD
    MWMalik Willis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-3

    Malik Willis run for 1 yd for a TD, (Brayden Beck KICK)

  4. LIB
    Q3TD
    CDCJ Daniels

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-3

    Malik Willis pass complete to CJ Daniels for 39 yds for a TD, (Brayden Beck KICK)

  5. LIB
    Q3TD
    MWMalik Willis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-3

    Malik Willis run for 8 yds for a TD, (Brayden Beck KICK)

  6. UAB
    Q4TD
    JBJermaine Brown Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-9

    Jermaine Brown Jr. 59 Yd Run (Matt Quinn Kick)

  7. LIB
    Q4TD
    TSTreon Sibley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-9

    Treon Sibley 33 Yd pass from Johnathan Bennett (Brayden Beck PAT blocked)

  8. LIB
    Q4TD
    JMJoshua Mack

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    33-9

    Joshua Mack run for 8 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Malik Willis (2335) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +8.02 EPA
  • Johnathan Bennett (2335) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.81 EPA/play +5.63 EPA
  • Dylan Hopkins (5) — 0.0 yds · -0.41 EPA/play -11.20 EPA

Rushing

  • Malik Willis (2335) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.19 EPA
  • DeWayne McBride (5) — 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA
  • Joshua Mack (2335) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.98 EPA

Receiving

  • CJ Daniels (2335) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.40 EPA
  • Tejhaun Palmer (5) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA
  • Demario Douglas (2335) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Malik Willis23352065.0%01+0.40+8.02
Johnathan Bennett23352100.0%01+2.81+5.63
Dylan Hopkins52744.4%00-0.41-11.20

Team EPA comparison

StatLIBUAB
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1520-1.46Ended
Q1233530-3.01Ended
Q15100.00Ended
Q1510-2.89Ended
Q1233530+0.93Ended
Q1550-1.26Ended
Q1570+0.49Field goal
Q1233540-0.12Ended
Q1580-0.86Missed FG
Q2530+1.07Ended
Q2233510-0.93Ended
Q2233540-8.22Fumble
Q2550-2.07Punt
Q2233570-1.66Ended
Q2510-0.64Ended
Q22335100+2.29Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Liberty Flames · Joshua Mack run for 1 yd to the UAB 20 Joshua Mack fumbled, forced by Michael Fairbanks II, recovered by UAB Jaylen Key (-7.44 EPA)
  2. Q4 · UAB Blazers · Jermaine Brown Jr. 59 Yd Run (Matt Quinn Kick) (+6.29 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Liberty Flames · Mac McWilliams Defensive PAT Conversion (-5.27 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Liberty Flames · Malik Willis run for no gain to the UAB 8 (-4.58 EPA)
  5. Q4 · UAB Blazers · Dylan Hopkins pass intercepted (-3.91 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Liberty Flames · Malik Willis run for 20 yds to the UAB 40 for a 1ST down LIBERTY Penalty, Personal Foul (Duron Lowe) to the Liber 45 for a 1ST down (-3.68 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Liberty Flames · Treon Sibley 33 Yd pass from Johnathan Bennett (Brayden Beck PAT blocked) (+3.65 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Liberty Flames · Malik Willis pass complete to Demario Douglas for 70 yds to the UAB 13 for a 1ST down (+3.09 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Liberty Flames controlled the final (36–12) in Week 5.
  • Passing edge: Malik Willis (2335) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: LIB at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Liberty Flames vs UAB Blazers?

Liberty Flames 36, UAB Blazers 12 in Week 5 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Liberty Flames vs UAB Blazers?

Liberty Flames won with a final score of 36–12.

Where can I find the Liberty Flames vs UAB Blazers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282221.

Who led Liberty Flames vs UAB Blazers in passing?

Malik Willis (2335) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Liberty Flames at UAB Blazers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Liberty Flames

Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W

UAB Blazers

Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L